A reader asks: (This question came in as a comment to the previous post, but I wanted to pull it out as it’s own question). My ex-boyfriend and I broke up just a few months ago and it’s been a very rocky, one might even say manic, road since then. He goes from loving me […]
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A friend’s friend has a bit of dilemma. We’ll call the woman in the situation Sue. Sue is currently single. Her ex boyfriend is in a new relationship. Sue and the ex split amicably a couple years ago. While the two do not keep in touch regularly, he sent her a Christmas present for the […]
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A reader asks: I know it’s a little late, but I’m trying to find a good local charity to donate to this Christmas. I’d prefer something based in the Capital District, as opposed to a national organization. Any suggestions on some groups in need of some holiday joy? Either giving trees or monetary donations would […]
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I’ve talked about reviving the occasional old post. When I was wrapping presents yesterday, I remembered this experience. This is originally from Dec. 17, 2007. I never shop this close to Christmas. But, due to a glitch in our cousin’s gift, I had to hit the mall. Well, more specifically, Abercrombie & Fitch. My friends […]
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A reader asks: Do readers know of any free (or really cheap) local places to skate? I take my boys to HVCC regularly and it’s a wonderful experience with cheap rentals and smooth ice, but other alternatives would also be nice.
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R and I went to dinner Friday night and had what may have been the, um, quirkiest (and annoying) waiter either of us have ever experienced. In fact, at one point, we joked that maybe we were on candid camera. Some of the highlights: After being seated in a near-empty restaurant around 8:45 our waiter […]
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This weekend’s Life 3.0 Each Christmas morning, for the past five or so years, everyone in my family has dressed in the same outfits. My parents, sister and I have identical burgundy sweat pants (complete with a black stripe down each leg), which we pair with black tops. Well, my dad wears navy because he […]
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